If your doctor prescribes an antiviral medication, start the medication within 48 hours after your symptoms begin. Antivirals, when started within 48 hours after symptoms begin, can help relieve flu symptoms and make the flu less severe.

Home treatment options for the flu include getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of fluids, treating symptoms (such as using a pain reliever for body aches and fever), and avoiding contact with others.

Other treatment options for the flu include home treatments like getting plenty of rest, drinking lots of fluids, treating symptoms (such as using a pain reliever for body aches and fever), and avoiding contact with others.

If you experience any of these severe symptoms, seek medical help right away:

shortness of breath, rapid or difficulty breathing

chest pain

bluish or grey skin colour

bloody or coloured mucus/spit

severe or continuous vomiting

sudden dizziness or confusion

high fever that's lasted more than 3 days

low blood pressure

stiff neck, sensitivity to light

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